Modoc County, California
CA · FIPS 06049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,600 | — | #2,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,455 | -20.9% | #2,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $224,700 | -20.3% | #1,132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | -28.1% | #1,844 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +42.1% | #2,435 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Modoc County has a population of 8,600, making it the #2,599 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Modoc County is $59,455, ranking #2,128 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Modoc County is $224,700 (-20.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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90.0% of residents in Modoc County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Modoc County, California
Modoc County, California has a total population of 8,600, making it the 2,599th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Modoc County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Modoc County is $59,455, which ranks #2,128 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Modoc County is $224,700, 20.3% below the national median. Renters in Modoc County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Modoc County, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Modoc County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Modoc County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.